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Befanini – Italian Sugar Cookies

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By Paula Jones
Updated Apr 22, 2021
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Befanini is known as Italian sugar cookies. Just a few simple steps is all it takes to make these zesty-sweet confections!

Befanini – Italian Sugar Cookies

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 1 hr 25 min
  • Ingredients 6
  • Servings 16
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, break up dough; stir in anise seed and orange peel until well mixed. Reshape into log; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
  • Step 
    2
    Cut cookie dough into 16 (1/2-inch) slices. Place slices 2 inches apart on cookie sheets, reshaping dough as necessary. In small bowl, stir egg yolk and whipping cream until blended; brush egg yolk mixture on dough. (DO NOT EAT RAW COOKIE DOUGH AFTER BRUSHING WITH EGG YOLK MIXTURE.)
  • Step 
    3
    Bake about 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately sprinkle tops of cookies with sprinkles. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely; store in airtight container.

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